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Editorial update: September 29, 2026. Text prepared with AI assistance, based on the sources cited. No independent clinical review. General information, not an individual meal plan.
Short answer
It depends. The keto lists summarized by the Harvard Nutrition Source put hard-shell squash among the starchy vegetables the diet cuts, and summer squash (the zucchini group) among the accepted vegetables. But the Brazilian figures vary widely: raw kabocha has 8.4 g of carbohydrate per 100 g; raw moranga, a Brazilian pumpkin variety, 2.7 g.
How many carbs are in each type of pumpkin?
| Food | Total carbohydrate (g) | Fiber (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin, kabocha, raw | 8.4 | 2.2 |
| Pumpkin, kabocha, cooked | 10.8 | 2.5 |
| Pumpkin, neck, raw | 6.1 | 2.3 |
| Pumpkin, Menina Brasileira, raw | 3.3 | 1.2 |
| Pumpkin, moranga, raw | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Pumpkin, moranga, sautéed | 6.0 | 1.5 |
| Zucchini, raw | 4.3 | 1.4 |
So, in or out?
Under the general rule of the lists, hard-shell squash is out. If you decide to include it, the variety and amount change the math: 100 g of cooked kabocha equals 22% of a 50 g daily limit and 54% of a 20 g limit; the same amount of sautéed moranga, 12% and 30%.
What about zucchini?
It’s in. Raw zucchini has 4.3 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. The vegetable table compares it with other TACO vegetables.
Before changing your diet, talk to a doctor or dietitian, especially if you have diabetes or another condition, take medication, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Before deciding, read about the risks and precautions of keto.
Sources
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, The Nutrition Source: Diet Review: Ketogenic Diet for Weight Loss
- TACO – Tabela Brasileira de Composição de Alimentos, 4ª edição revisada e ampliada (NEPA/Unicamp)
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